Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News

It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County

Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement

New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News

Bridgwater Town Council Annual Town Meeting
Members of the public are invited to join Bridgwater Town Council for the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Bridgwater Arts Centre

Bridgwater Town Council Annual Town Meeting
Members of the public are invited to join Bridgwater Town Council for the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Bridgwater Arts Centre
News

Bridgwater Town Council Annual Town Meeting
Members of the public are invited to join Bridgwater Town Council for the Annual Town Meeting on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Bridgwater Arts Centre

The Great British Spring Clean 2026
On Saturday 21 March several community litter picks took place simultaneously across Bridgwater as part of the Great British Spring Clean. The Great British Spring

Planning Committee update March 2026
The Planning Committee of Bridgwater Town Council met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to consider a number of local planning and licensing applications. While Bridgwater

Spring Events blossom at ReCreation Community Hub
ReCreation Community Hub, based on Rhode Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 6HZ, is bursting into spring with a brilliant line-up of community events designed to bring people
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.



